Kingdom of Brittany

The Kingdom of Brittany is a European nation that borders the French Comintern Republic. The border and demilitarized zone it shares with France is considered one of the most contentious in the world.

History

Brittany was for centuries a historical region of France. The Breton people opposed the dissolution of the July Monrachy and the election of Louis-Eugene Cavaignac in 1848. In 1850, when protests became violent, Brittany was among the first regions to declare independence, electing Henri, Count of Chambord and grandson of King Charles X, to be king. During the French Civil War, Brittany initially sought assistnace from Great Britain, but was denied as the British wanted a peaceful outcome to the conflict to restore balance. Instead, Brittany gained the support of Holland, as Louis II was eager to gain the French Nord provinces. Like the other rebel regions, Brittany gained its independence in 1852.

Brittany became a major trade market, gaining much of the French naval ports and power. Unlike Occitania, Brittany did not attend the Berlin Conference, preferring to establish trade relations with the varying powers of Europe.

Brittany remained largely neutral during the successive conflicts in Europe. During the Great War, Brittany remained out of the conflict, even as Dutch and Occitan forces classhed in France. When Vladimir Lenin gained prominence in France, and the establishment of the Comintern Republic, Brittany became heavily invested in by both Britain and Germany as a buffer. As such, a major military presence grew along the border, becoming the site of much contention.